Donald Trump through the years

President-elect Donald Trump has been in the public eye since his early business dealings

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Donald Trump has been in the public eye since his early business dealings

In this June 28, 1978, file photo, Gov. Hugh Carey points to an artist's conception of the new New York Hyatt Hotel/Convention facility that will be built on the site of the former Commordore Hotel. At the launching ceremony are from left, Donald Trump, son of the city developer Fred C. Trump; Mayor Ed Koch of New York; Carey; and Robert T. Dormer, executive vice president of the Urban Development Corp.